Enter any address in Union County, New Mexico to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | Hurricane | 2005-08-29 |
| SEVERE FIRE THREATS | Fire | 2000-05-05 |
| SEVERE WINTER STORM | Severe Storm | 1997-12-22 |
| DROUGHT | Drought | 1977-03-02 |
| SEVERE STORMS, SNOW MELT & FLOODING | Flood | 1973-05-11 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Union County, New Mexico:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Union County, New Mexico that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.